Here is the ass end of a Bronco I had a few years ago
http://www.motherearthrecycling.net/rust/rust.htm
The body looked good but when I went to hook up my boat trailer I discovered
the above mess. I did weld in a rear frame and drove the thing for another
year or 2 before trading to the local Monroe Muffler guy to put springs in
my wifes car. The frame held up fine but I wonder every time I see it going
down the road. Its been 4 years since it was welded, the rear bumper still
looks even.
wrote in message
oups.com...
This is probably a dumb question, but can I use either aluminum or
copper flashing materials to repair the rust cancer in my 1990 Bronco.
I know that I can tack steel panels to the existing steel, but the
steel sheet is tough to get while aluminum and copper flashing is
common?

I'm thinking about buying an inert gas wire fed welder for this
purpose, since it is much cheaper than a body shop restoration, but can
it tack dissimilar metals like aluminum and copper to steel, or should
I seek out a dealer who can supply me with, say, 16-gauge steel stock?

My second question is do I need an "English Wheel" to curve the stock
material to fit, or is their a simplier, less costly method? After all,
this is a one-time restoration job.

Why aren't there more books available for auto body restoration?

Thanks guys. Harry C.